IT'S LIVE: THIS WEEK ONLY

Danity Kane performs at the Sports Carnival. Blame Diddy. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Aloha Stadium. 682-5767, www.ekfernandez.com.

The Butterfly Effect, with models of Monarch Talent showing off J. Boudoir's lingerie line. 9 p.m. today, The O Lounge; 21/older. 944-8436.

Iriesouls. CD fundraiser show, with T.H.C. Go ahead and help these good kids make music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. today, Bliss; 18/older. 392-3692.

Marty Dread and Hot Rain. Dreads and hot rain rarely mix. Here's an exception. 10 p.m. today, Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21/older. 261-4600.

St. Patrick's Day celebration. Entertainment, leprechauns, party beads and more. 4 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 566-2337.

St. Patrick's Day block party. Food, entertainment, DJs. 5 p.m. Saturday, along Nu'uanu Avenue, Merchant Street and Marin Lane. 531-0422.

Local Vocal, with One Drop, Lalea, Curbside and DJ Mike D gettin' local. Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

St. Punktrick's Day Party. Generic Reunites, Potluck, Friends of the Family, Saggy Teri, more. 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Le Tenia, The Golfcart Rebellion, The Ex-Superheroes and Pimpbot. Indie rock rules. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sound/House. 526-0200.

Skyline. St. Patrick's Day party with entertainment, DJs, go-go dancers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Punk on St. Patty's, with The 86 List and The Hell Caminos. Always after our lucky charms! 10 p.m. Saturday, Kainoa's Sports Bar. 637-7787.

"Sinners In Sin City." Sindustry celebrates its second anniversary with "Diva Death Match," more. Midnight Saturday, Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

Kaleidoscope. Explore, Dolls Till Daylight and All Is Vanity, and DJs Vagina and Ross Jackson. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Race Factory Spring Break Party. Spring Break? What the heck is that? Doors open at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Pipeline Cafe; 18/older. 589-1999.

Daniel Ash. Ex of Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, Tones On Tails spins DJ set at Acid Wash. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday, NextDoor. 548-6398.

Melia Conrad fashion show. With emcee Tannya Joaquin, benefit for Women's Fund of Hawaii. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, O Lounge. 497-8822.

Thursdays Rock. With alternative rock from Karma, garlic fries and a view of container ships. 9 p.m. Thursday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

ON THE TURNTABLES

Ginza. With DJs Main Ingredient, Nocturnal Sound Crew, Badmouth, Nitelite and Kentaro. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. today, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

Fire. James Coles and United DJs Winnie, Peter Lau and Blake. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 18/older. 926-5222.

Justin Martin, from San Francisco. Also with DJs Badmouth, Drift, D-Box and Jaytee. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday, Lotus Soundbar. 924-1688.

NOTABLE, NEW AND NOT-SO-NEW: DJS, BANDS AND SPACES

Rock Star Fridays. DJed rawk, rap, reggae, long lines of club newbies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Brew Moon; 18/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

The Good Life. Dress to impress. Asian, American, international dance mixes. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Zanzabar; 21/older. 924-3939.

Wonder Lounge: New Chapter. Same fashionable club kids. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Wonderland at the W Honolulu; 21/older. 922-3734.

Butter. Melt in two rooms of sound; hold the white bread and passion-fruit jelly. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, E&O Trading Co.; 21/older. 591-9555.

Reality. Two floors of hip-hop, R&B, neo soul. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. http://kuriousproductions.com.

The Monkey Bar. Featuring DJs delve1der and XL. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Ciao Mein, Hyatt Regency; 21/older. www.verticaljunkies.com.

Salsa & Reggaeton Dance Club. With DJs and the Friikiitonas Dancers. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Cafe Che Pasta; 18/older. 524-0004.

The Next Level and Speakeasy. Crowds gather after 2 a.m. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21/older. 395-2100.

The A-List. Are you on it? Vanilla Ice isn't, and he's not happy. With DJs Ross Jackson & Vertigo. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Endless Summer Camp. With DJs SubZero, Durtie Rice, it's a super hot spot. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, The O Lounge; 18/older. 944-8436.

Salsa After Hours, with Latin DJs, free salsa lessons, Son Caribe band. Caliente! (10 p.m.). 5 p.m. Thursdays, Rumours; 18/older. 955-4811.

Live at 35. Acoustic rock with Jason Allan. We're so darn happy about live music at Bar 35. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursdays, Bar 35. 537-3535.

Riot! House, rock, '80s, etc. Come on feel the noise! Girls, rock your boys! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays, Tapa's Restaurant & Lanai Bar. 921-2288.

Redda Fire. Reggae and dancehall on the lovely waterfront. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursdays, The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

Eastside Grill. Not just a sports bar, but a great place to relax with friends; great pupu, too. daily, Puck's Alley, 1035 University Ave. 952-6555.

Mai Tai Bar. Live entertainment and happy hour daily. It's a major hookup joint, too, but you already knew that. Ala Moana Center. 947-2900.

Reach Liane Yim at lyim@honoluluadvertiser.com, Derek Paiva at dpaiva@honoluluadvertiser.com and Debra Yuen at dyuen@honoluluadvertiser.com.